Year: 2013
EFCC broke
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday in Abuja said it urgently needs capital injection for its continued…
Keshi releases Iheanacho for talks with Manchester City
Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ head coach Stephen Keshi on Monday authorised the departure from camp of Golden Eaglets’ forward Kelechi Iheanacho…
15,316 Nigerians in prisons abroad
At least 15,316 Nigerians are in various prisons abroad, with the largest number of 752 in the United Kingdom, Abdulazeez…
PDP cautions officials over press comments
There is no problem between the chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and state governors, Olisa Metuh, the party’s…
Minority lawmakers plan to impeach Amaechi, alleges APC
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged a plot by six rebel lawmakers in the…
Jonathan: Little progress in Niger Delta after billions spent
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja President Jonathan lamented on Monday that development in Niger Delta has not justified the quantum of funds allocated…
Gov. Shema calls for community policing
MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/Kano Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina state, northwest Nigeria has advocated for the recognition of provisions of Local Government…
United Nations: Over 1,200 killed by Boko Haram since May
In an independent tally of fatality figures as a result of Boko Haram attacks, the United Nations said today that…
Valencia, Spurs sack their coaches
A run of losses in domestic leagues has made Tottenham Hotspur and Valencia sack their coaches. Andre Villas-Boas got the…
Euro teams react to Champions league ties
Reaction from the clubs involved in Monday’s Champions League last 16 draw: Manchester City (ENG) v Barcelona (ESP) Manchester City…
Harvard cancels exams after bomb scare
A bomb scare on Monday forced Harvard University to evacuate four buildings, call in police and cancel final exams underway…
Mandela’s Statue Unveiled
A nine-metre statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled Monday, a holiday dedicated to reconciliation, 24 hours after the solemn burial…
Ajudua faces fresh charge for defrauding Gen. Bamaiyi
Henry Ojelu & Oluchi Chiowa The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has filed a fresh criminal charge against notorious…
ASUU ends strike
The National Executive Council of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its five-month old strike. The…
Noise Pollution In Lagos
The noise pollution in Lagos State is alarming and the crass disobedience of the law against it is preposterous. The…